The following statement was released to RTV6 from American Senior Communities:

The health and wellness of our residents and employees are our highest priorities. In response to the global spread of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the emerging potential threat in the US, Indiana and neighboring states, a task force has been formed to implement precautionary measures to help ensure the safety of all those within our care. Below are some of the items the task force has already, or are in the process of, implementing.

Developed COVID-19 resource manual which includes response summary and infection control training guide

Held training webinars companywide

Developed action plans and Quality Assurance tools

Letters to vendors and visitors limiting service hours and points of entry are being distributed

Developed resident, employees, vendor and visitor screening tools

Emergency preparedness team are updating plans related to COVID-19

As this fluid situation evolves, American Senior Communities as the manager and Health and Hospital Corporation as the licensee of the eighty plus facilities will follow the CDC, State and Local health authorities’ recommendations and mandates closely.

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